Want to experience Macao like the people who live there? We've asked an academic, an artist and property expert to share their favourite spots that’ll take you beyond Cotai’s glitzy integrated resorts.
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The 700-room hotel is directly connected to both the Galaxy International Convention Center and 16,000-seat Galaxy Arena.
Chen says she’s “itching” to perform at Galaxy Arena, a venue she fell in love with after watching Blackpink’s recent performance there.
From 5-metre-tall riffs on Mickey Mouse to kaleidoscopic paintings, international pop artists Philip Colbert and Jason Naylor have teamed up with Sands China to present whimsical works at this year’s festival.
The territory now has an impressive haul of six medals – all in various martial arts events. We can thank multi-discipline martial artist Wong Sam In for two of them.
So much art, so little time. Here’s a hit list of places where you can encounter Macao’s visual arts scene.
When the new check-in centre opens, travellers from mainland China flying out of Macao’s airport will be able to head straight for their planes.
In its third edition, the city-wide biennale will run through October. Its theme encourages people to re-examine the artistic relationship between science and religion.
At this ultra-luxurious sanctuary on the Cotai Strip, you can learn all about the hotel’s vast art collection with a team of butlers or explore at your own pace.
A much anticipated showdown between two of the sport’s greatest fighters is scheduled for early next year, at a yet-to-be confirmed venue in the city. The winner will take home the ‘WBC Legend Belt’.
Macao’s historic buildings are justly celebrated, as are its dazzling integrated resorts, but in the shadow of both, you’ll find intriguing examples of the 20th century’s finest architectural hour.
The invitational event takes place in early December at the Macao East Asian Games Dome, featuring some of the world’s top tennis stars.